Lighthouses of North Carolina

North Carolina is home to some of the most iconic lighthouses on the East Coast, built to guide ships safely through its coastal waters. Notable examples include the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest brick lighthouse in the U.S., famous for its distinctive black-and-white stripes. Others include the Bodie Island Lighthouse and the Ocracoke Lighthouse, each with unique designs and histories. These structures not only served as navigational aids but also represent maritime heritage, attracting visitors for their beauty and the stories they tell about the region's seafaring past.